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FIRE DEPARTMENT FALLACIES

by Capt. Don Hamrick, Ret

• Fire boots are waterproof

• Hydrant stems won't break

• Radios always work

• Turnout gear keeps you warm

• Officers are smart

• Firefighters have leather lungs

• Gloves protect your hands

• I know every street in this territory

• My flashlight batteries are good

• Traffic give the right of way to emergency vehicles

• The police will keep cars off your hose lines

• Placards tell you contents of containers

• Off duty firemen will show up in time to be useful

• When the Chief gets here, everything will be OK